Security report: 38 drug dealers arrested and large quantities of contraband seized

The Ministry of National Defense has released the operational report of the People's National Army for the period from November 4 to 10, 2026, confirming the arrest of 38 drug traffickers. The operations successfully thwarted attempts to smuggle 288 kilograms of treated kif across the borders, alongside the seizure of 5 kilograms of cocaine and 391,821 psychotropic tablets. In the context of counter-terrorism, 7 individuals supporting terrorist groups were detained, while a terrorist surrendered to military authorities in Bordj Badji Mokhtar, carrying a Kalachnikov assault rifle and a quantity of ammunition.